Workshops & Speaking Engagement

Margaret To is a speaker and workshop host for events across the U.S. and internationally in the arts, film, social impact and educational spaces. She has presented at the Bioneers Conference, Oregon State University, Portland State University, West Los Angeles College, Climate Designers Global, The Biomimicry Institute, City of Santa Monica, Climate Reality Project, Foundation for California Community Colleges, Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS) Food Cultures and Social Justice Conference, League of Women Voters, and more.

She has been featured in media publications such as LAist, Shoutout LA, Bold Journey, and Communication Arts. Learn more about her exhibitions, design, and film experiences at megatoe.design/about.

PRESENTED AT

WORKSHOPS

EcoFarm Conference

Pacific Grove, California | January 2026

EcoFarm is an annual conference advancing just and ecological farming and food systems across the United States. Through storytelling (anchored by the From Soil To Soul pilot episode), we facilitated a 50-people workshop with small-group visioning, where participants moved beyond dialogue into action.

The Biomimicry Institute: AskNature Hive Live

Virtual | October 2025

From Soil to Soul: A Film Screening & Conversation. Following the film, participants took part in breakout discussions to reflect, share their own experiences, and explore how reconnecting with nature’s strategies can guide healthier, more equitable food and community systems.

Community College Climate Summit: C3 Converge

Anaheim, California | September 2025

C3CONVERGE 2025 is designed to equip educators, administrators, college partners, and policymakers with the insights and strategies needed to expand climate-related initiatives and strengthen institutional leadership in sustainability. I co-hosted the “Reimagining Your Resilient Campus Community” workshop with along with Climate Designers co-lead Rachel Cellinese, on a hands-on creative session where design meets climate and community action.

Institute for Social and Economic Development Solutions: Resilience and Resistance Conference

Portland State University, Oregon | June 2025

The Resilience and Resistance: Cross-Pollinating Food Movements Conference brings together food systems leaders, farmers, academics, and advocates to tackle pressing environmental, economic, and health challenges. Our session, Reimagine the Future of Food Sovereignty, provides attendees with creative frameworks to rethink their role in food system transformations. By centering lived experiences and fostering participatory dialogue, we empower participants to cultivate a regenerative mindset to not only envisions food sovereignty, but works toward implementing it.

Climate Marketing Workshop Series

Virtual / West Los Angeles College | May 2025

A hands-on creative session where we explore The Urban Farmers' Almanac, a guide for sustainable living in Los Angeles, then dive into an interactive workshop where participants collaborate with their peers to design and prototype a localized sustainability guide for their neighborhood. This was part of West Los Angeles College CA Center for Climate Change Education’s Climate Marketing Workshop Series.

Climate Designers Party Program

Virtual | March 2022

Climate Designers Party Program is a Design Showcase featuring the most kick-ass & boundary-pushing climate solutions. I co-hosted the “I ♥️ My City: How to Create a Sustainability Guide for Your City” workshop along with my Climate Designers chapter co-leads and urban planner Jamie Hwang, to inspire and equip designers, organizers, and advocates with the tools to build a sustainability guide for their cities or neighborhoods.

Speaking Engagement

Power Of Women DPOW Conference

Virtual | December 2025

DPOW 2025 is to advance female leadership and digital inclusion on the global stage by leveraging technology, storytelling, music, digital media to drive peace, prosperity, and sustainability across all societies. We presented the journey behind the storytelling initiative, From Soil To Soul, and how the media project is growing into a broader community activation.

Climate Week NYC: Between Waves

Brooklyn, New York | September 2025

Between Waves is an immersive art exhibition celebrating the beauty, biodiversity, and urgency of conservation. We presented From Soil to Soul’s pilot episode, “Food Justice in LA”, spotlighting community-led food sovereignty efforts in Los Angeles, followed by a dynamic panel of BIPOC leaders on establishing food sovereignty based in New York.

University of Southern California: Industry Insight Panel - Arts + Design

Virtual | April 2025

USC Career Center’s Industry Insights is career panel series where panelists speak directly to USC students about their industry and how to best pursue a career in that field. I shared my experiences in working in the design industry, the benefits and challenges, and tips for stuents who are interested in getting into the industry.

City of Santa Monica and Sustainable Works: An Evening of Hope

Santa Monica, California | May 2025

The City of Santa Monica and Sustainable Works presented three inspiring and hopeful short films followed by a panel discussion, which I presented From Soil To Soul and participated in the panel.

Earth Day Teach In: Our Power, Our Planet

Torrance, California | April 2025

​Earth Day Teach In is an evening of interactive workshops and panels to move from awareness to action, hosted by League of Women Voters. I was a panelist on the Climate Communications panel discussion along with other climate leaders such as Thomas Yount (founder of Clean Earth Future and Climate Cooldown) and Arya Natarajan (writer & illustrator, Seastarya).

Climate Designers Tokyo: From Soil To Soul

Tokyo, Japan | December 2024

I presented our film and shared the story of how our team started this documentary series, and why it’s important to keep the food justice and food sovereignty movement going. We met with local designers and community members interested in the topic of building equitable food systems, and learned from the community about local regenerative efforts, traditions, and innovation in Japan’s food and agriculture.

Climate Innovation Conference: Innovative Approaches in Climate Action and Education

West Los Angeles College, California | October 2024

I was a panelist on the “Innovative Approaches in Climate Action and Education” panel discussion, where we covered key parts of what we need to do to take climate action in various sectors, including education, creative & arts, economy, AI, and food systems.

Creative Neighbors: Urban Farmer’ Almanac

Virtual | April 2022

I presented the Urban Farmers' Almanac project at Creative Neighbors, a gathering where local creatives connect by sharing projects, ideas, lessons, and inspirations.